Two misconceptions about the apparent burgeoning interest in the relationship between psychology and Christianity are discussed: that the interest in this dialogue is equally operative on both sides and that those involved in this dialogue share a common set of understandings. The history of the relationship between psychology and Christianity is…

Challenges the assumption that an effective social work practice must be rooted in an established theoretical foundation. Presents an alternative model--a common sense, humanistic, and reflective approach that represents the actual nature of effective helping. (Author/ABB)

Provides feminist analysis of Germain and Gitterman's life model of practice, revealing that the life model fails to address the problematic nature of the concept of goodness-of-fit, particularly in relation to practice with women. The life model is an example of a paradigm that does not clarify the societal problems sufficiently. (Author/ABL)

Explores the potential of teacher research for informing theory. Contends that arguments about the perspectives of researchers and teachers are founded upon positivistic assumptions undergirding particular views of research as well as definitions of researcher and teacher. Encourages collaborative researchers to examine the philosophical bases of…

Argues that "substantive" rules instituted by the National Debate Tournament (NDT) Committee are ineffective and counterproductive. Critiques the rule restricting evidence reading at the end of a debate and the rule requiring judges to compare definitions when evaluating topicality arguments. Concludes that the NDT Committee should…

Through research on personal perspectives of community workers, the author has identified a gap between theory and practice in the area of community work. She argues that ideology is the bridging mechanism through which one explains and redevelops practice and defines the nature of the process. (CH)

This article reports on a large-scale study of beginning teacher programs in two states. The purpose was to describe how certain induction programs affected the transition from student of teaching to teacher. Findings related to program implementation and program effects are summarized, and implications are discussed. (MT)

The purpose of this paper is to present a theory of career development drawn from current work in the physical and biological sciences, specifically work that is associated with chaos and complexity theories. The paper includes specific suggestions for practice based upon the theory and reflections of career professionals on its use. The theory…

This paper is conceived as an extended reflection on what has passed for a materialist epistemology--which may be one way to understand cultural work--in English Studies. Rather than providing any final answers to the questions of what the praxis says about the theory, the paper first examines the origin of the humanistic literary text and then…

Details one teacher educator's struggle to articulate a theory that informs her practice. Advocates learning about "un-knowing" and "not-knowing." Cites the role of guidelines in regenerating or revisioning teacher education programs. (PA)

Discusses educating for the professions where teachers seek to enable students to engage in professional practice as competent practitioners, questions the adequacy of traditional approaches for promoting competence practice, and suggests that competence development focus on enriching experience of practice and change in the structure of the…

Considers that the responsibilities of teachers of technical communication should be redefined to take into account the social nature of the field. Suggests three levels of responsibility: at the theoretical level, at the pedagogical level, and at the level of social action. Offers suggestions for helping students locate or develop alternative…

Compares the day-to-day work routines of commercial radio with the principles of a theoretical communication model. Illuminates peculiarities of the conduct of communication by commercial radio. Discusses the application of theoretical models to the evaluation of practicing institutions. Offers assessments of commercial radio deriving from…

Interviews with 19 nursing students (from a cohort of 135) indicated that they liked reflective groups for support but there was little evidence of a theory-practice link or stimulation of reflection-on-action. Practice discussions tended to emphasize dramatic and emotionally charged situations. There was a need for understanding about the…

Triangulates Christie's findings with other research on the evaluation practice-theory relationship and offers additional methods and directions for future research on evaluation practice. (SLD)